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Phillip J. Schrader, 42 years, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, March 26 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was married to Nancy (Kortvely) Schrader of Wescosville. Born in Allentown, he was the son of John Schrader Jr. of Bethlehem and Margaret (Ferreire) Koons of Fogelsville. In 1986, he graduated from Penn State University and was a self-employed business consultant and tax preparer for 10 years in Allentown. He was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church, Allentown, where he taught adult bible study.

N. Pauline Crooks-Diehl, 93, of Breinigsville, died Tuesday in her residence. She was the wife of the late Harry Crooks and Robert Diehl. She was a church organist for various churches in the Lehigh Valley. Born in Skaneateles, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Claude and Letha (Kinner) Hill. She was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church, Allentown. Survivors: Daughter, Marian D. Kressly of Breinigsville; son, Donald P. and his wife, Lois D. (Kohl) Crooks of Laurel Springs, N.J.; five grandchildren, Robert L. and Christopher M. Crooks, Katherine K. Butz, Douglas M. and Paul D. Kressly; seven great-grandchildren.

Irene M. Gangaware, age 97, of Allentown, passed away Jan. 5 in Phoebe Home, Allentown, where she resided. Born in Cherryville, she was the daughter of the late Theophilus and Ellen (Henritz) Gangaware. She was employed in domestic housekeeping most of her life. She was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church, Allentown. She was predeceased by five sisters. Survivors: Nieces. Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden Street, Allentown. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

Carol A. Bower, 59, of Alburtis, died December 10 in Allentown. The wife of Billy D. Bower, they were married 27 years last May. Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Sarah Dietrich. She was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church. Survivors: Husband; daughter, Jennifer M. of Allentown; son, Edgar D., and brother, Dean L., both of Alburtis; stepdaughter, Jacqueline Gruber of Somerville, N.J.; two stepgrandchildren. Services: memorial, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church, 6735 Cetronia Road, Allentown.

Charles R. McDonald, 78, formerly of 1147 N. 19th St., Allentown, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. He was the beloved husband of Joan A. (Newman) McDonald. They observed their 53rd wedding anniversary last march. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Edith (Swavely) McDonald. He was a receiving clerk for the former Exide Battery, Allentown, for 30 years before retiring in 1984. He was a member of Faith Evangelical Free Church, Trexlertown, and formerly served with the Stephens Ministry.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Ludlow of Allentown celebrated their 50TH wedding anniversary on July 31st, 2004 by renewing their vows at Trinity Wesleyan Church in Allentown. They held a reception with family and friends at St. Nicholas Ukranian Home in Northampton. The Ludlows are the former owners of Ludlows Dry Cleaning and Tailoring of Northampton, Palmerton & Kresgeville. The couple have one son Michael, daughter- in-law Debra & one grandson, Matthew Ludlow, all of Northampton.

James P. Hart, 88, of Fellowship Terrace, Whitehall, died Aug. 25 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Emily S. Hart, who died March 3, 2003. Born in Ohio, he was a son of the late Roy E. and Gertrude E. (Burkhardt) Hart. He was an engineer for Bell Labs, Allentown, for 40 years. He was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church, Allentown. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. Survivors: Daughters, Laura Hart of Whitehall, Wendy Hart and Sherry Moser, both of Northampton; seven grandchildren.

Charlotte K. Thomas, 81, of Allentown, died Sunday, April 11, 2004, in Phoebe Home, Allentown. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Kratzer, Sr. and the late Myrtle (Eroh) Kratzer Mathers. Charlotte was a bookkeeper for many years before retiring. She was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church, Allentown. Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Joseph H. and Janice J. Thomas of Orefield; brother, Rev. Ernest Kratzer of Rock Island, Ill.; grandchildren, Ryan S. Thomas of Edwardsville, Ill., Carla T. Lindenmuth of Allentown; 2 great-grandchildren.

Seven- and 8-year-old children follow the Easter bunny, at top, to a field of eggs outside Trinity Wesleyan Church in Allentown on Saturday. The church's youth group took an hour to hide 2,500 eggs for the more than 200 hunters, ages 12 and younger. At center, 7-year-old Kelsey Krum of Allentown grabs a plastic egg off a tree branch. The 3- and 4-year-old group, above, takes off into the fields with adults to help. At right, 5-year-old Benjamin Gilbert of Allentown opens his eggs to see what kind of treats they hold.